Curriculum Vitae
Robert T. Short, Ph.D.

  • PhaseLocked Systems (August 2004-Present). Founder and Principal.

    Technical consulting services for wireless systems, including OFDM and spread-spectrum radios.
    • Simulation, analysis, circuit design and patent work.
    • Equalization in Satellite Communication Systems.
    • WiMax-like OFDMA system and UWB systems. I have created several concepts that are currently in the patent process, and have provided clients with technical support for ASIC and FPGA design as well as business acquisition efforts.
    • Involved in patent work, both submitting patents and assisting with infringement suits.

  • Alereon, Inc. (September 2002-July 2004). Chief Engineer.

    Technical lead for an ultrawideband chipset development.
    • Led staffing effort for RFIC and Digital ASIC development teams.
    • Primary architect for the Alereon UWB chipset and support efforts.
    • Helped support fundraising through technical coordination of due diligence efforts.
    • Led chipset system engineering efforts.
    • Coordinated PHY ASIC design from inception, hiring, through tapeout.

  • Pacific Crest Corporation (February 2001-August 2002). Chief Technical Officer.

    Technical lead for a variety of wireless positioning products.
    • Responsible for system architecture and development of a new wireless networking product, as well as updating and re-engineering existing wireless products.
    • Responsible for updating and enhancing engineering processes, both for existing products and a new wireless networking product similar to an 802.11b system.
    • Created, staffed, and managed a new remote development center.


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